# Game Talk

**URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=201

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## [Turrets not spawning on vehicles?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-not-spawning-on-vehicles/15402)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/turrets-not-spawning-on-vehicles/15402 "2018-05-03T13:06:23Z")

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Since this seems to be a problem I’m experiencing myself, I decided to make a post about it. Basically, whenever I find a vehicle that should have turrets mounted on it, it simply has empty turret mounts. Every time. Eve…

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## [Dynamic Item scaling](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-item-scaling/15373)

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**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/dynamic-item-scaling/15373 "2018-05-03T11:44:29Z")

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It would be nice to see an item scaling mode that causes the quantity of items found to decrees over time down to x% of initial value which you can setup in world gen to simulate other survivors looting buildings. I woul…

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## [How can I get 4k steel lumps quickly?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-get-4k-steel-lumps-quickly/15403)

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**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 8:50am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-can-i-get-4k-steel-lumps-quickly/15403 "2018-05-03T08:50:38Z")

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I’m planning on upgrading my death mobile to something entirely new. I have an idea of the design, and looking at the item browser, I’m going to need about 4 thousand lumps to make it, with an error margin of 200. How ca…

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## [LOVE the Android Port!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/love-the-android-port/15378)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/love-the-android-port/15378 "2018-05-03T02:16:07Z")

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I just started playing the Android port and I so love it! Have been playing it on my Ubuntu computer for years. And after some time figuring out the controls I now can take CDDA everywhere with me! Feel like reviewing…

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## [Problems with the New Turret mechanics](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-the-new-turret-mechanics/15369)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 10:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/problems-with-the-new-turret-mechanics/15369 "2018-05-02T22:12:10Z")

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First off, none of the vehicles with Turret Mounts are actually spawning any weapons. I’ve encountered plenty of military vehicles, but no military weapons mounted on those vehicles. Second, I can’t mount A7 Laser Rifle…

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## [Buildbot seems stuck at 2 days ago](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buildbot-seems-stuck-at-2-days-ago/15393)

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**Author:** [@dissociativity](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/dissociativity)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/buildbot-seems-stuck-at-2-days-ago/15393 "2018-05-02T00:56:28Z")

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despite a bunch of commits I’ve been only seeing up to build 7353 for a couple of days, just thought it might be worth bringing up

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## [CBM drug cocktail](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-drug-cocktail/15327)

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**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cbm-drug-cocktail/15327 "2018-05-02T04:45:25Z")

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What is the best mix of drugs to take before installing a cbm? I am looking to try and get int as high as possible without dying of an overdose. I am not worried about getting addicted to the drugs.

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## [Cant change interface languages in mobile Version back](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-change-interface-languages-in-mobile-version-back/15382)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cant-change-interface-languages-in-mobile-version-back/15382 "2018-05-01T15:03:46Z")

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So I created a game and then changed the Interface default language from English to German. Then I saved the game, exited after a while and changed the language back to English from the main menu. Loaded the game, stil…

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## [Mobile version displays no item name](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-version-displays-no-item-name/15381)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 12:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/mobile-version-displays-no-item-name/15381 "2018-05-01T12:21:28Z")

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\[Screenshot\_20180501-141655\]\[Screenshot\_20180501-141658\] Found marbles on the floor, item name doesnt display properly shows only blank while on the ground. See above screenshots

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## [Integrated toolset charges not being decreased properly](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/integrated-toolset-charges-not-being-decreased-properly/15379)

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**Author:** [@Arche\_Zwei](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Arche_Zwei)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 11:08am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/integrated-toolset-charges-not-being-decreased-properly/15379 "2018-05-01T11:08:36Z")

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I played the few days back Build on my desktop. Will share a Screenshot when I am bacl on the desktop. Basically, if I stood close to a vehicle amd repaired it gave the option of (Integrated toolset/charges nearby) If…

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## [Joining the Hell's Raiders (and Other Bandit Clans)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joining-the-hells-raiders-and-other-bandit-clans/15342)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/joining-the-hells-raiders-and-other-bandit-clans/15342 "2018-05-01T00:28:58Z")

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Essentially what the thread titles. Currently, the Hell’s Raiders are the only faction you can’t interact with except in a totally hostile manner. The idea is, that like with any other faction, you could join them and po…

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## [Magical Items and Arcana Skill \[No longer merged, hosted on Github\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magical-items-and-arcana-skill-no-longer-merged-hosted-on-github/10288)

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**Author:** [@Random\_dragon](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Random_dragon)\
**Replies:** 179\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/magical-items-and-arcana-skill-no-longer-merged-hosted-on-github/10288 "2018-04-30T19:36:25Z")

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This is a mod idea I cooked up not long ago, first mentioned the idea over on the Drawing Board ( http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=10987.0 ). Series 1-5 were merged. More stuff was added before my being barre…

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## [Arrow keys are treated as diagonals, iso mixup?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arrow-keys-are-treated-as-diagonals-iso-mixup/15374)

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**Author:** [@Litppunk](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Litppunk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/arrow-keys-are-treated-as-diagonals-iso-mixup/15374 "2018-04-30T18:54:04Z")

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0.c-27598-G4d1238c ubuntu 16.04 LTS running by launcher inside a wineskin v1.6.2 running windows XP Any directional arrow presses are treated as diagonals, and the diagonals are also treated as diagonals. This includ…

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## [Playing without a map](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-without-a-map/15362)

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**Author:** [@Wojtek94](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Wojtek94)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/playing-without-a-map/15362 "2018-04-30T18:07:49Z")

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Hello. What do you think about playing without a map (m)? In my opinion it is great because it provides a lot of tension and… adventure. Cata is much more realistic without a map. I always set city spacing on 8 just to c…

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## [Vermilion's Items, another mod that adds random items](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vermilions-items-another-mod-that-adds-random-items/15361)

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**Author:** [@Vermilion](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Vermilion)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 12:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/vermilions-items-another-mod-that-adds-random-items/15361 "2018-04-30T12:26:04Z")

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Thought I’d give modding a go since I haven’t had much to do lately. Don’t expect a high quality mod. This is held together with chewed gum and toothpicks. WHAT THE MOD ADDS: - High-frequency blade A powerful and rare…

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## [Taking item off without having enough inventory space bug](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/taking-item-off-without-having-enough-inventory-space-bug/15366)

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**Author:** [@gakm4](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/gakm4)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2018, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/taking-item-off-without-having-enough-inventory-space-bug/15366 "2018-04-29T22:19:32Z")

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Have had an issue with taking off items especially footwear when i dont have enough inventory space for it. It is deleting the item i am taking off and is dropping some of my items on the ground and giving me an item na…

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## ["Bad Save" error with Character Transport?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bad-save-error-with-character-transport/15334)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/bad-save-error-with-character-transport/15334 "2018-04-28T20:07:45Z")

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So, I’m attempting to transfer Noble Culver from one world to the next to continue his reign of terror, and for some reason when I do the save file is corrupted upon me transferring him over. It works fine if I use the b…

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## [Permission to fork](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/permission-to-fork/15272)

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**Author:** [@kevin.granade](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/kevin.granade)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/permission-to-fork/15272 "2018-04-28T19:29:34Z")

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Continuing the discussion from "Ascension mod" or: "Winning DDA: the mod": Tl;Dr you never need permission to fork anything that originated in the dda codebase. DDA is under a permissive, share-alike license for this s…

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## [Standpipe maintenance log recipe \[7350\]](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/standpipe-maintenance-log-recipe-7350/15357)

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**Author:** [@Mario\_J](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Mario_J)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/standpipe-maintenance-log-recipe-7350/15357 "2018-04-28T17:36:55Z")

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So i have a standpipe maintenance log with the elf-a mutagen and serum recipes, and my brand new level 9 cooking but they dont appear on the craft menu. I’m doing something wrong? The book appear yellow so i have the sk…

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## [\[RESOLVED/NOT-A-BUG\] Previous save doesn't load properly after 43804bf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resolved-not-a-bug-previous-save-doesnt-load-properly-after-43804bf/15353)

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**Author:** [@ivan](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ivan)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/resolved-not-a-bug-previous-save-doesnt-load-properly-after-43804bf/15353 "2018-04-27T16:48:33Z")

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TL;DR All is well, the save folder got messed up by the user and the game handled it the best it could. Hi everyone, first timer here The problem: Since the commit 43804bf When I load the world, my character and the wo…

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## [Why unplug the refrigerator?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-unplug-the-refrigerator/15325)

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**Author:** [@Brony\_RainBoom](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Brony_RainBoom)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/why-unplug-the-refrigerator/15325 "2018-04-27T14:14:02Z")

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¯\_(ツ)\_/¯ \[Screenshot\_20180423-165947\]

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## [Transfer a character and Vehicle without Transfer tool?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transfer-a-character-and-vehicle-without-transfer-tool/15341)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/transfer-a-character-and-vehicle-without-transfer-tool/15341 "2018-04-26T22:42:40Z")

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Is there any way to do this? I’ve had absolutely no luck trying to solve my issues with the transfer tool, and I’ve been hoping using another method would allow me to successfully transfer Noble Culver (and his Deathmobi…

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## [Caterpillar treads](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/caterpillar-treads/15310)

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**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/caterpillar-treads/15310 "2018-04-26T20:52:49Z")

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What book(s) do you get the recipe for tank treads at?

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## [Next Stable Update (0.D?)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/next-stable-update-0-d/15340)

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**Author:** [@FriendlySurvivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/FriendlySurvivor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/next-stable-update-0-d/15340 "2018-04-25T21:20:55Z")

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Any news on when the next major update will be? I searched the site a bit and see some info about 0.D being compiled but most of those were 6 months or older. Any information would be greatly appreciated :slight\_smile:

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## [How tough is the necropolis?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-tough-is-the-necropolis/15322)

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**Author:** [@SmSkdm](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/SmSkdm)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-tough-is-the-necropolis/15322 "2018-04-25T02:35:15Z")

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I found a city with a bunch of irradiated wanderers, and since Those are said to be signs of necropolises, I went into the city. I’m still on the surface level, and I think I’m near endgame. Ive got a full chain mail su…

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## [How many people play this game?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-people-play-this-game/15309)

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**Author:** [@DanielPBak](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/DanielPBak)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-many-people-play-this-game/15309 "2018-04-24T23:04:15Z")

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Does anybody have download statistics or something like that?

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## [Character/vehicle export utility?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-vehicle-export-utility/15123)

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**Author:** [@hobophobe](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/hobophobe)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/character-vehicle-export-utility/15123 "2018-04-24T23:01:29Z")

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I thought once upon a time there was a way to export your character and vehicle between worlds. Does such a thing exist?

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## [\*\*20170216 Big Sprite Update\*\* MShock32Xottoplus Tileset Oversprite Tileset](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/20170216-big-sprite-update-mshock32xottoplus-tileset-oversprite-tileset/11301)

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**Author:** [@lagnas2000](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/lagnas2000)\
**Replies:** 125\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/20170216-big-sprite-update-mshock32xottoplus-tileset-oversprite-tileset/11301 "2018-04-24T17:37:20Z")

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\[image\] MShock32 Modded \[glow=red,2,300\]Xotto\[/glow\] Hello, We\`re korean modding team. Our member, \[glow=red,2,300\]Xotto\[/glow\] complete his sprite work, so I upload his work. Equipment overwrite sprites example. - …

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## [How to give something a sprite in a tileset?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-give-something-a-sprite-in-a-tileset/15207)

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**Author:** [@psyxypher](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/psyxypher)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-to-give-something-a-sprite-in-a-tileset/15207 "2018-04-24T15:00:58Z")

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I really like the idea of Upgraded Solar Arrays as power generators, but there’s a problem: I have to look at that ugly placeholder sprite when I make one. So, I was wondering if someone could tell me how I could manual…

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## [Relax\_gas not used ingame](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/relax-gas-not-used-ingame/15326)

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**Author:** [@Fuscosco](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Fuscosco)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 7:13pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/relax-gas-not-used-ingame/15326 "2018-04-23T19:13:53Z")

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Relax gas, a jsonized stat-draining gas, is not used in the coregame. A use for this: as a penalty for failing to hack a computer or tampering with a vending machine.

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